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I then told the landowner to blacklist the number if Antonio ever called again.

After signing the contract, I soon got my property certificate.

I took a photo and then went to have a party with my friends.

I only went back home at 10 p.m. and I offered to walk the dog for my dad.

When I pushed the gate open, I saw a familiar tall figure blocking my way. It was Antonio. "Grace."

I held the dog leash tightly as I stepped back nervously. "Stay where you are."

Antonio frowned as he saw my reaction. He then approached me.

He tried to say something while my pet dog, barking and biting, tried to stop him.

Yet Antonio ignored the dog and finally forced me to a corner.

With his back against the light, Antonio stared at me.

He said, "Let's talk. I don't want any misunderstanding between us."

I frowned and replied, "I don't see any need for that."

Holding his fists, Antonio leaned against the wall while cornering me. "Grace, have you forgotten that we're getting married?

"Do you think you can get rid of me that easily?

"I'm your fiance, not your pet."

his questions, I didn't feel

to push him away, yet

protect me. The noise

were gathering, I had to make a compromise since I didn't wanna bother

to a coffee shop, which was open 24

ordered two cups

with extra ice and without sugar. He placed that one

Grace? I know

couldn't help but

hated everything bitter

coffee at home, simply because

extra ice, it was only there

more talkative after

if I didn't say

apologize for forgetting your

the date. I always thought

prepared a gift for you

he spoke, he took out a velvet little box from his

opening it, Antonio had to open it himself. He then presented a pair of crystal earrings

ago, Antonio promised me that he would pick a pair of crystal earrings for me to wear on formal

fulfilled

no longer needed

don't you try

expectation

pausing for a few seconds, I finally picked up the earrings that I

I didn't try them on as he

turning around my wrist and dropping them on the floor. The earrings

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